New Covid-19 variant symptoms resemble cold, influenza, warns WHO
The organisation said it is closely monitoring the emerging variant PJ.2.1 amid growing concern over its spread globally
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Novo launches iCON Summit to reshape the conversation on weight loss
Regional gathering unites journalists, digital content creators and e-health partners to strengthen health literacy and responsible communication, recognising their distinct and vital roles in people’s weight-management journeys
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Japan pledges $1.97m to support Gaza health response
Japan pledges $1.97m to support Gaza health response Japan signed an agreement with the World Health Organisation on Tuesday to provide approximately $1.97 million to support the health response in Gaza, Wafa reported, citing Japan’s representative office to Palestine. The agreement was signed in Ramallah by Japan’s representative to Palestine, Katsuhiko Araike, and WHO representative in the occupied Palestinian territory, Reinhilde Van De Weerdt. A key component of the grant is the establish…
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UAE approves national genomics masterplan to bring personalised medicine to all citizens | The National
Emirati Genome Programme reaches one million participants as country shifts focus to precision health care